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Parkinson's Protein Blasting Off to Space
July 20, 2017
… with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to send key Parkinson's protein LRRK2 to the International … and honored to partner with CASIS on behalf of the PD community here on Earth," said Michael J. Fox in a video … our press release on why LRRK2 is a research priority and how this project can help drug development. Watch for more …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Supports the Brain Activity Map
April 2, 2013
… Our CEO, Todd Sherer , is at the White House today for the … not only lead to new understanding of the unfathomably complex workings of the normal human brain, but also help to … signals strong support for models that bring together federal agencies, private foundations and teams of …
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Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits up to $1 Million to Characterize Parkinson's Disease Subtypes
September 26, 2006
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has committed up to $1 million for research projects leveraging existing data … gender, ethnicity or age of onset. Previous studies, however, have not conclusively established connections …
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Consortium to Identify LRRK2 Modifiers of Age of Onset
… Objective/Rationale: We propose to design and complete a collaborative study that will bring … of studies. This meeting will also be used to determine how a replication study might be designed and implemented. …
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MJFF Brokers Industry Consortium to Advance Disease-modifying Therapies
February 4, 2015
… view of the research landscape and our unbiased dedication to meeting patients’ needs allows the Foundation to lead … The Foundation has united three powerhouse pharmaceutical companies for a pre-competitive consortium to characterize … MJFF Organizes Drug Development Leaders to Move Forward However, we’re not stepping back from LRRK2. This protein …
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There Are Countless Ways to Be “Like Mike”
September 26, 2013
… In the past few months leading up to tonight’s premiere of “The Michael J. Fox Show,” I’ve been asked many times how he’s doing it. How is … links a great attitude to better long-term health outcomes. That outcome may be because optimism goes …